So this morning, I heard reports that Rihanna was getting a lot of backlash for her "Man Down" video as were the stations who were willing to play the video.
The main complaint I heard was concerning the man being shot in the head at the beginning of the video. Personally, I had no problem with the video. Maybe there should be a disclaimer at the beginning noting that the video is graphic but that's about it. Not to spoil it if you haven't watched it..... but watch it real quick........
waiting....
OK ....the guy clearly raped her and she was so hurt, distraught and such that she killed him. This is why our society has so much victim blaming going on. You condemn showing one act of violence but not another. I haven't heard complaints about her "suggesting" that a rape happened. Also, in her son its not as though she says she supports what she did. She knew it was wrong but it was all she could do not to go crazy essentially is how it plays out.
What do you think? Should they not have shown the shot? Is a disclaimer enough? Is this a sign victim blaming will never get better?
Showing posts with label rihanna. Show all posts
Showing posts with label rihanna. Show all posts
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Monday, May 23, 2011
Best (and Worst) of the 2011 Billboard Awards White Carpet
BEST
1. Rihanna - I'm happy that Rihanna went all white to contrast that striking red hair. I loved the pants suit. It fit her and her personality very well. This look was all RIGHT!!
1. Kelly Rowland - Kelly stunned in the pink dress. She looked absolutely amazing. She and Rihanna were tied in my book. I just couldn't decide. The long straight hair, the bangles, the pink lip....she better WORK!!!
3. Beyonce Knowles - simple and stunning. But those accessories are amazing and surely worth more than I'll ever make in life. lol
4. Michelle Williams - Michelle's dress was teetering for me. Last night it was a definite "eh..maybe" but the more I look at it today, the more I like it. The dressed paired with the flowing locks works for me.
1. Nicki Minaj - I love me some Nicki but the "white carpet" pink wig, thick ass, give em whiplash look was not working for me at all last night...........at all.
1. Rihanna - I'm happy that Rihanna went all white to contrast that striking red hair. I loved the pants suit. It fit her and her personality very well. This look was all RIGHT!!
1. Kelly Rowland - Kelly stunned in the pink dress. She looked absolutely amazing. She and Rihanna were tied in my book. I just couldn't decide. The long straight hair, the bangles, the pink lip....she better WORK!!!
3. Beyonce Knowles - simple and stunning. But those accessories are amazing and surely worth more than I'll ever make in life. lol
4. Michelle Williams - Michelle's dress was teetering for me. Last night it was a definite "eh..maybe" but the more I look at it today, the more I like it. The dressed paired with the flowing locks works for me.
WORST
1. Nicki Minaj - I love me some Nicki but the "white carpet" pink wig, thick ass, give em whiplash look was not working for me at all last night...........at all.
More of the Worst and the Questionable after the Jump
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Monday, May 9, 2011
Friday, April 15, 2011
Rihanna on American Idol
Not bad Rhi Rhi!! I actually love her album and this song!! It's great.
How do you thing she did. I wonder what her next hair move will be. These red wigs are at the end of their lifespan for her I'm sure. She likes to keep it fresh.
photo via YBF
How do you thing she did. I wonder what her next hair move will be. These red wigs are at the end of their lifespan for her I'm sure. She likes to keep it fresh.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Rihanna - "Loud" Album Art
So..."The Relevant Heaux" has released the album art for her new album "Loud".
I like it!! The album drops November 15, 2010. I'm actually looking forward to it because i was def. feeling Rated R. (which dropped a year ago from the new albums release date...).
Anyway...about RhiRhi and the red hair....i guess she's fully embracing her inner (now outer) Jessica Rabbit!!
I like it!! The album drops November 15, 2010. I'm actually looking forward to it because i was def. feeling Rated R. (which dropped a year ago from the new albums release date...).
Anyway...about RhiRhi and the red hair....i guess she's fully embracing her inner (now outer) Jessica Rabbit!!
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Friday, February 12, 2010
Rihanna - Rude Boy Video Premiere
Here's Rihanna's new video for "Rude Boy"
The video was interesting....I'll have to check it out another time to get my full feeling about it. However, vocally....let me find out Rhi Rhi is trying to STAY IN HER LANE vocally. I may actually have to make time in my music schedule to listen to her album....which i beeeeeen had. lmao
I'm out
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Rihanna - Hard Video Premiere
"The Relevant Hoe" has released her "Hard" video....
I only watched it once so i havent formed an opinion other than Rhi Rhi is doing the MOST!!! LOL...idk if thats a good or bad thing yet. So...we'll see.
Check it out.....
Friday, November 13, 2009
Breezy vs. Rihanna *Video Releases*
So...i have remained out of this whole Chris Brown / Rihanna debacle in general. If you know me, you know my opinion. And that's that. ...but lets get to the music. That's what this post is about the art!! So I hadn't heard either of these songs before today (i RARELY listen to the radio) while watching the videos. So basically what i did was give the videos a first look....then read the lyrics to each song as the song played.......then re-watched the videos. So here's my analysis: ENJOY!!
Chris Brown - Crawl
I must say...I took to this song right away. I actually really love it. It's very relatable. Good Job Chris. Also, the video is very good. I liked the storyline and the emotion of it all. I love the look of the video...the director did an excellent job. But yes...this is a WIN for Chris!! All Around!! OH....let me not forget, I love to see him dance...and it was awesome!!!
Rihanna - Russian Roulette
So....after the first view of this video, I knew I was going to have to watch it a second time. I hadn't heard the song so I definitely had to go back and read the lyrics because Rihanna with her accent and singing voice isn't the best enunciator. My famous Rihanna quote is "the hoe stays relevant" with her songs and Russian Roulette is no different. I believe Neyo pinned this joint. BRAVO. The video is very interesting. It took the second time before I fully kinda realized what was going on (outside of the game of RR). Very dark and dramatic video...but we know RiRi has that side to her and she does it well. I like this joint!!
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So there is no winner here. The songs evoke two separate emotions and the videos are very different. I love them both. Good Job. I haven't been much into videos (other than Trey Songz...whew) lately but I'd definitely watch these. I'm happy to see that both of them are getting over their own personal issues and coming back to the art that they love. Sing on........
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Last Week in Video: ICYMI #1
ICYMI (IN CASE YOU MISSED IT) HERE ARE SOME THINGS THAT I DISCOVERED OR THAT HAPPENED IN THIS LAST WEEK. ENJOY!!
Teenage Pimps
TREY SONGZ INVENTED SEX
JB SPOOFED TREY SONGZ
RIHANNA BREAKS SILENCE
SHE BEAT THAT ASS
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